Engineering and mechanics have helped these products of the future move. Now AI is helping with understanding and autonomous action. Big developments are unfolding across the world
The incumbent made a historic comeback in the polls to defeat his Trump-backed opponent, giving him the mandate to continue his political project centred on social inclusion and negotiated reform
In this monthly column, we explore the latest releases in Arab and international cinema, from Hollywood blockbusters to arthouse, across every genre, and with the occasional dip into the archives
Who controls the means of communication and who can use it to their best advantage has been a feature of demonstrations over recent years. The recent French student protests were no different
Amid competition for influence and resources, Russia knows that Africa is a market with potential. For African states, Russian companies are still of interest, but the value equation needs to change
Our cover story this week explores the opportunities and risks accompanying Syria's shift from being a corridor of Iranian influence to a state intent on containing it
Democratic control of Congress will increase scrutiny of the war and its economic costs, but could also make the concessions needed for a lasting agreement with Tehran more difficult to deliver
Artificial intelligence can analyse facial features for clues to biological ageing and cancer survival, but further validation is needed before clinical use
Following an historic landslide, a new progressive wave is calling for establishment figures to step aside and make way for new blood who better represent the future direction of the party